Hyderabad: Maha Shivaratri was celebrated with great pomp at the famous pilgrimage site of Vemulawada. Devotees thronged the temple town to have darshan of Sri Rajarajeshwara Swamy along with the affiliated temple of Bhimeshwara Swamy. The celebrations drew large crowds on the auspicious occasion.
Devotees throng Sri Rajarajeshwara Swamy temple
On Maha Shivaratri, devotees gathered in large numbers at the Sri Rajarajeshwara Swamy temple. They offered prayers and sought blessings. Meanwhile, the affiliated Bhimeshwara Swamy temple also witnessed heavy footfall. The temple premises remained busy as pilgrims arrived throughout the day.
The festive atmosphere reflected the spiritual importance of Maha Shivaratri at Vemulawada. Devotees waited in queues for darshan. They participated in rituals and special prayers held at the temple. Therefore, the pilgrimage site remained vibrant with religious activity.
Minister Ponnam presents silk garments at Bhimeshwara Swamy
State Minister Ponnam Prabhakar and Government Whip Adi Srinivas visited the temple on the occasion. They performed special pujas as part of the Maha Shivaratri celebrations. Their visit marked the state government’s participation in the religious event.
Minister Ponnam Prabhakar presented silk robes to Bhimeshwara Swamy on behalf of the state government. The offering formed part of the traditional observances linked to the festival. Meanwhile, devotees continued to arrive at the temple to take part in the celebrations.
Maha Shivaratri at Vemulawada is known for drawing large numbers of pilgrims. This year too, the celebrations took place with devotion and grandeur. Temple rituals, special pujas and offerings marked the day. Therefore, the pilgrimage site remained the focal point of spiritual activity.
The presence of Minister Ponnam Prabhakar and Adi Srinivas added to the significance of the occasion. However, the central focus remained on the darshan of Sri Rajarajeshwara Swamy and Bhimeshwara Swamy. The Maha Shivaratri celebrations concluded with devotees expressing deep faith and devotion at Vemulawada.
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